The Sculpture program offers a range of experiences in making three-dimensional art objects in a well-equipped studio. The studio accommodates the additive, subtractive and transformation processes. Equipment for arc, tig and oxygen-acetylene welding is provided for the teaching of additive methods.
For the transformation process, there is an excellent foundry for casting bronze and aluminum, including facilities for several mould-making techniques. For subtractive methods, there is equipment for stone and plaster carving.
Facilities
The sculpture area has 9,696 square feet of studio space open 24 hours a day. Individual studio spaces for students with an emphasis in this area are also available.
Sculpture Faculty
Steve Bishop is a professor of art. He received his MFA from Southern Illinois University. His experience includes foundry, metalsmithing, drawing, design and technical sculpting. Exhibitions of his work have been held across the United States including in Nevada, Montana, Wisconsin and Indiana, in addition to Kentucky.
Contact Information Steve Bishop steve.bishop@murraystate.edu
Courses Offered
ART 360
Introduction to Sculpture I (3). A study of form, space and surface through the development of 3-D sculptural assignments. Basic sculpture techniques involving additive and subtractive methods. Studio and lecture. Prerequisites: ART 111 and 112.
ART 361
Sculpture II (3). Further exploration of form, space, and surface and an introduction to more advanced techniques and permanent materials. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 360.
ART 362
Sculpture III (3). A continuation of ART 361. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 361.
ART 461
Sculpture IV (3). Selected problems involved in the sculpture process. Opportunity for directed study and studio work in a variety of three-dimensional media or processes. Emphasis on developing a creative body of work. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 362.
ART 462
Sculpture V (3). A continuation of ART 461. Prerequisite: ART 461. Studio and lecture.
ART 561
Sculpture IV (3). Selected problems involved in the sculpture process. Opportunity for directed individual study and studio work in a variety of three-dimensional media or processes. Emphasis on developing a cohesive, creative body of work. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 462.
ART 562
Sculpture V (3). A continuation of ART 561. Prerequisite: ART 461. Studio and lecture.